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DHL Express Partners with Literacy Charity 'Worldreader'

DHL Express, the world's leading international express services
provider, announces a new partnership with Worldreader,
a nonprofit organization that advances literacy in developing countries
by providing e-books to children in need. DHL Express will support
Worldreader's mission of putting 1,000,000 Amazon KindlesTM
loaded with some of the world's best-loved books into the hands of young
children in Uganda, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania before the end of 2015.

“Digital books are the most innovative, efficient way to improve
literacy in developing countries, so millions can improve their lives,”
said David Risher, CEO and co-founder of Worldreader. “Although the
transportation infrastructure in many African countries that we serve
can be challenging, we're thrilled to now work closely with a company
like DHL Express which has so much experience in this diverse region.”

DHL Express was the first international express company to operate in
Africa and is the only carrier to have a dedicated air network in the
continent. Through the partnership, DHL Express will deliver
Worldreader's educational products to African countries, enabling the
nonprofit organization to purchase more e-readers and books for
distribution to those in need.

“We admire the valuable work that is being done by Worldreader and are
pleased to be playing a role in spreading literacy throughout the
world,” said Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express U.S. “As a company that
operates globally, our team of international specialists has seen
firsthand the impact that books and education can play in shaping the
lives of children.”

DHL has long been committed to corporate responsibility programs. The
company's GoTeach program creates and improves educational opportunities
for children and teens around the world by partnering with organizations
such as the U.S.-based Teach For All network and the SOS Children
Villages.

“We already put more than 200,000 e-books into the hands of 1,000
students in sub-Saharan Africa and now with the support of DHL Express,
Worldreader is better positioned to help increase access to digital
books in developing nations," continued Risher.

DHL – The Logistics company for the
world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The
Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in
international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail
transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to
its customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and
territories and about 275,000 employees worldwide offers customers
superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply
chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting
climate protection, disaster management and education. DHL is part of
Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of 53 billion Euros in
2011.

About Worldreader

Worldreader is a US- and European not-for-profit organization that aims
to put a library of digital books within the hands of children across
the planet. Founded in 2009 by former Microsoft and Amazon executive
David Risher and former Marketing Director at Barcelona's ESADE Business
School Colin McElwee, Worldreader works with device manufacturers, local
and international publishers, governments, education officials and local
communities to bring books to all.